Hillstone - Santa Monica (CA)

5 /5 Sarah Chase: Great date night spot (with a reservation). Even with the reservation, we had to wait in a crowded waiting area for about 15 minutes. But the service was quick and attentive once seated. The grilled artichoke was excellent (so flavorful!) and the French dip was actually so good - we worried it was over hyped or over ordered because it is one of the more affordable mains but its excellent. Ive had better brownies but it was very satisfying as a shared dessert. Would recommend.

4 /5 Olya Minasian: Carefully read the description and composition of the dish. It is our fault that we did not read it and took Hawaiian steak instead of the usual one. We do not like it. In addition, we did not like the fried fish and the sauce for it. Apparently, we are used to other tastes.

5 /5 Ross Kizik: One of the best dinners I’ve had in a while. Kara was our server and she was so friendly and attentive. Stand out was the coconut shrimp rolls. Beautifully appointed restaurant, upscale vibes on casual food. Ribs were amazing, as was the French dip. Will definitely return next time I’m in the Santa Monica area.

4 /5 Andrew Vandekerckhove: We love Hillstone! Have been to several locations around the country. The food is amazing and it always feel very welcoming with great service. Unfortunately, our service was a bit below expectations. Our server had to come back not once but twice to let us know what we had ordered was not available. Not sure if a kitchen issue or wait staff issue, but it was disappointing and disrupted the flow of the experience. Hopefully something they can tune up. Otherwise, great food and ambiance and we always enjoy.